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Comparison of Canon EOS 70D and Nikon D5300 [S]ave

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Nikon D5300 ×
Canon EOS 70D ×
General
ModelNikon D5300Canon EOS 70D
BrandNikonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberD530070D
Camera formatSLRSLR
Release year (year)20132013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)125139
Width (mm)7679
Height (mm)98104
Weight (g)1,0351,233
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon D5200Canon 60D
SuccessorNikon D5500Canon 80D
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonyCanon
Effective megapixels (MP)24.220.2
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)366.6337.5
Sensor width (mm)23.522.5
Sensor height (mm)15.615
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.924.11
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.6
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect-+
Dxo sensor score8368
Dxo color depth score (bit)2422.5
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.911.6
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,338926
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2992 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4496 x 3000(13.5 mp 3:2)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1280 x 1280(1.6 mp 1:1)
  • 1696 x 1280(2.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1824 x 1824(3.3 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1280(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2432 x 1824(4.4 mp 4:3)
  • 2432 x 2432(5.9 mp 1:1)
  • 2736 x 1536(4.2 mp 16:9)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3248 x 2432(7.9 mp other)
  • 3468 x 2048(7.1 mp other)
  • 3468 x 2432(8.4 mp other)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5472 x 3072(16.8 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 720 x 408(0.3 mp other)
  • 720 x 480(0.3 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw (12 or 14-bit .nef)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 14-bit .cr2 raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mraw
  • raw+jpeg
  • sraw
Continuous-mode (fps)56.7
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x424
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)MOV (Video: H.264 Intra-Frame / Inter-Frame, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon FCanon EF/EF-S
LensNikkor 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX VRCanon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 210.0029.00 - 216.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 140.0018.00 - 135.00
Zoom ratio (x)7.787.5
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.03 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4539
Filter thread (mm)6767
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 10
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeOVF: 39-point (9 cross type) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 4800 DXOVF: AF-dedicated CMOS sensor, 19-points, all cross-type AF points, center dual cross-type point for f/2.8; Live View: Dual-Pixel CMOS AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.82x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +1.0 diopterSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.95x magnification, 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.550.59
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.820.95
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.23
Rear display resolution (dots)1,036,8001,040,000
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen++
Selfie screen++
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Top deck display-+
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 12800 in steps of 1/3 EV; expandable to Hi-1 = ISO 25600Auto, 100 - 12800 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, Expandable to 25600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (7 types)
  • incandescent
  • preset manual; all except preset manual with fine tuning
  • shade
  • 000k
  • 500k - 10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • kelvin 2
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/8000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes2016-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (2.5% of frame)63-zone (dual layer) Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (7.7%), Spot (3.0%)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene Modes: Autumn Colors, Beach / Snow, Blossom, Candlelight, Child, Close-up, Dusk / Dawn, Food, Landscape, Night LandscapeCreative Auto, Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control), No Flash
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 5
  • 9
  • 10
  • 20
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • advanced wireless lighting supported with sb-910
  • auto
  • auto slow sync
  • auto slow sync with red-eye reduction
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • fill-flash
  • off
  • rear-curtain sync
  • rear-curtain with slow sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • sb-800 as master
  • sb-900
  • slow sync
  • slow sync with red-eye reduction
  • e-ttl ii
  • manual
  • wireless slave flash supported via built-in flash
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1212
Flash range descriptionLens dependent; Approx. 39/12; 43/13 with manual flash (ft/m, ISO 100, 68F/20C)Lens aperture dependent; GN= 12m (39.4 ft.) at ISO 100, works out to about 11.2 feet at f/3.5 and 7 feet at f/5.6
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/250
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (12 or 14-bit .nef)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 14-bit .cr2 raw
  • mraw
  • raw+jpeg
  • sraw
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps+-
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional: wired or wireless
  • ir wireless or wi-fi
  • optional wired
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm stereo mic jack
  • accessory terminal (mc-dc2 remote cord or gp-1 gps unit)
  • type c mini-hdmi with cec
  • 3.5mm microphone jack
  • mini (type-c) hdmi
  • wired remote jack
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.580.3
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.60.33
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.630.32
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)56.7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)10065
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)46.7
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)414
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)46.7
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)47
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.290.08
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)1.330.65
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.420.06
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.230.07
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.420.16
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.080.06
Shutter lag (notes)OVF: Full AF lag, Auto Area mode = 0.424sLive View:Full AF lag = 1.33sPrefocused = 0.418sOVF:Auto Selection AF lag = 0.093sLV:"Quick Mode"(Phase Detect) Single-point AF lag = 0.506sFlexiZone AF, Single-point AF lag = 0
Startup time (s)0.50.7
Play -> record time (s)0.30.1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.21.2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-210
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)600920
Battery form factorProprietary EL14aProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lp-e6 lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EL14a Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
  • )
  • canon solutions disc (eos utility
  • digital photo professional.picture style editor
  • memory card utility
  • movie edit task
  • photostitch
  • zoombrowser ex/imagebrowser
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os x
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresEnhanced 24.2-megapixel CMOS sensor with no OLPF, EXPEED 4 processor, 5fps burst mode, Full HD video up to 60p, built-in Wi-FiNew 20.2-megapixel APS-C Canon CMOS sensor, Dual-Pixel CMOS AF system for Live View and movie modes



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